Training device for soccer players

Abstract

This is a training device for soccer players that uses a plurality of connectors that have a main body and three hollow engagement ports that are angled away from the main body to provide support for the frame. The ends of the frame members fit into the engagement ports and thus engage the frame and support it for use. There is a flexible outer covering that fits over the frame members and supports the ring members that are placed within an opening in the outer covering. There can be one or two rings as desired. The outer covering does not cover the bottom of the frame, and this area can also be used as a target area.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISK[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Many offerings exist by which a soccer players can practice their skills. The devices offered, however, do not solve all problems associated with portability. When the existing goals are used, then the player cannot easily alter the layout should the need arise. If more than one player is practicing, occasionally the goals cannot accommodate the quantity of incoming balls.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention relates to a training device for soccer players for use in connection with training soccer players the basics of ball handling. The training device for soccer players has particular utility in connection with teaching close distance aiming and passing skills, as well as long distance aiming and passing skills to children and othe...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The outer covering can be made from mesh or fabric, as desired by the manufacturer and end user. The use of these types of covering materials would aide in the use of the training device, as they are lightweight enough to be easily carried and flexible enough to fold and store while the device is in transit or storage.

[0016]It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved training device for soccer players that may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

[0017]An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved training device for soccer players that has a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such training device for soccer players economically available to the buying public.

[0019]Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a training device for soccer players for easy portability and set up. This allows the user to train with the device as needed or desired, and not be constrained by the use of existing goals or facilities.

[0020]Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a training device for soccer players for compact and efficient storage. This makes it possible to store the device when not in use.

Problems solved by technology

However, the Coltrane '729 patent does not afford the user portability, and has further drawbacks of requiring the use of a certain type of goal system, which might not be the standard in the users field.

However, the Sinsheimer '669 patent does not have the structure of the present invention, and additionally does not allow for the ball to pass through the final goal member.

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